Sr Systems Engineer

Primetals Technologies, Ltd.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (including HSA)

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) & Retirement Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA, LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Driver Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to develop and design complex systems integrating hardware and software for metal industry drives.

The role requires designing hardware for VFD systems, tuning drive programs, and collaborating with customers and project teams while traveling up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree if applicable.
• 5+ years of experience with medium- to large-scale VFDs in industrial environments.
• Detailed knowledge of steel mill electrical engineering principles and drive systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multinational teams and travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware for Variable Frequency Drive systems.
• Parameterize and tune VFD programs for industrial metal technology applications.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues and coordinate with managers and customers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Siemens SINAMICS S120

ABB ACS880

Rockwell PowerFlex

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA, LLC is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how and of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

Our engineers apply their expertise and use our technologies to create, design and install complex technological products and plant solutions for the metals industry. Our manufacturing teams build products our customers depend on for producing steel plants, and our service teams are ensuring that our customers are operating at the highest level.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Our Alpharetta, GA location is currently seeking to fill a Sr. Systems Engineer – Driver Engineer position.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen.

Classification and base pay rate will be dependent upon skillset and prior experience.

Position Description:

Our Senior Level Systems Engineers responsible for developing and designing complex systems that integrate both hardware and software.

Position Overview:

• Developing complex material specifications
• Preparing schematics and providing appropriate follow-up support.
• Develop recommendations on improvements related to productivity, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
• Guides complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and specify hardware for Variable Frequency Drive systems
• Parameterize and tune programs for Variable Frequency Drives programs on specific industrial metal technology applications
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues as they arise, taking appropriate actions to address challenging issues
• Seek advice and guidance from others on non-routine or unfamiliar problem areas as needed
• Collaborate with the immediate manager, engineering team, project managers, project teams, and customers throughout project execution

Required Skills/Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• BS/BA in a related discipline, or an advanced degree where applicable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in drive systems
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success working with medium- to large-scale Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) in industrial environments
• Detailed knowledge of equipment, processes, systems, and facilities related to the electrical engineering of steel mill equipment
• Detailed knowledge of complex engineering principles, calculation methods, equipment design, and equipment selection
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in large, diverse, multinational groups
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Knowledge with one or more of the following drive systems: Siemens SINAMICS S120, ABB ACS880, or Rockwell PowerFlex
• Knowledge and understanding of motor model, including the ability to properly specify and select motors applications

• Required Travel – 30%

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits, including paid time off, and

• Insurance – Medical – including an HSA option, dental, vision, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life & accidental death
• Financial – Tool purchase program, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, education reimbursement, quarterly bonus, and employee referral bonuses.

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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